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If you or your loved one suffered injuries in a pedestrian accident, you may qualify for compensation for your medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more. A Philadelphia personal injury lawyer with Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC can help you pursue the money you need to heal. Let us fight to protect your health and financial future.
Our firm has advocated for the rights of the injured in Pennsylvania since 2005. We know how to stand up to the insurance companies and get the full and fair awards our clients need and deserve. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Lawrence Kalikhman, Esquire is a summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Temple University. Mr. Kalikhman received his Juris Doctorate from the Rutgers University School of Law. He has experience in Personal Injury Litigation in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Mr. Kalikhman is admitted to practice before state and federal courts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey. He is a member of the Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and Bucks County Bar Associations, as well as the Pennsylvania Association for Justice.
Arkady “Eric” Rayz, Esquire is a summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Temple University. As an undergraduate, Mr. Rayz was a recipient of the H. Thomas and Dorothy Willits Hallowell Scholarship and Temple University President’s Scholar Award. Mr. Rayz obtained his Juris Doctorate from the James E. Beasley School of Law of Temple University, where he was a staff member and editor of the Temple International and Comparative Law Journal.
Mr. Rayz has broad experience in handling matters in federal and state courts and is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New York. He is a member of the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Bar Associations.
If a negligent driver hurt you, you deserve financial justice, and we can help. When you work with Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, you can rest assured that your case is in capable hands. We provide compassionate, client-centered care to everyone who seeks our services, and we have built a reputation for achieving successful case results.
Let our team shoulder your legal burden while you focus on recovering from your injury. Our Philadelphia pedestrian accident lawyers can:
A person on foot is no match for a moving motor vehicle. When cars strike pedestrians, victims can suffer severe and life-changing injuries.
We know how to support seriously injured clients and how to secure compensation for catastrophic and deadly injuries, including:
Pennsylvania is one of the few states in the U.S. that has a no-fault auto insurance system. What makes our state even more unique is our “choice” no-fault insurance options. Pedestrian accident victims may have several options for recovering compensation for car accident injuries and related expenses, including:
According to the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, drivers must have a minimum of $5,000 in first-party medical benefits, also called personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. This PIP coverage helps with medical expenses after a crash, regardless of the at-fault parties.
You can file a PIP claim for pedestrian accident injuries if you hold this auto policy. Our lawyers can help you pursue a settlement up to your policy limit.
When buying auto insurance, Pennsylvania drivers must choose between full tort and limited tort coverage. With full tort coverage, you have the unrestricted right to seek compensation from a liable driver via a claim against their auto liability insurance or a personal injury lawsuit, including awards for pain and suffering.
If you selected limited tort coverage, you cannot recover certain damages, including compensation for pain and suffering, unless you have severe injuries and medical bills exceeding your PIP.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 25 percent of pedestrian accidents involved a hit-and-run driver in 2021. If the party who hurt you fled the scene, we can help you seek compensation for bodily injuries through an uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) motorist claim if you carry this optional insurance.
Every personal injury case is different, and these unique circumstances will impact how much you can pursue. Some of these factors include the severity of your injuries, the extent of your medical treatment, and the involved insurance policies.
In general, our Philadelphia pedestrian accident attorneys can pursue the following losses:
Our firm wants to help you secure the monetary resources you need to get your life back on track. Contact Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC today to learn more about financial recovery during a free consultation.
To win compensation for a pedestrian accident, you must show that the collision resulted from the actions of a negligent driver. Negligence includes:
A lot of legwork goes into investigating a crash and building an injury claim. We can do this for you and ensure you stay updated throughout so you can make informed choices about your case. We can:
According to 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 7102, injured parties in Pennsylvania can seek compensation from liable parties proportionate to their degree of fault. If the victim was partially to blame for the incident, this will decrease their potential compensation.
For example, if you have $100,000 in damages but are 20 percent at fault, you would receive $80,000. Under the law, you cannot seek compensation if you are more than 50 percent responsible.
The other party will use this modified comparative negligence system to reduce their clients’ financial responsibility. We can defend you from tactics aimed at blaming you for the accident.
According to the City of Philadelphia’s Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, a pedestrian accident injures or kills someone every six hours in the city. Furthermore, the report states that an analysis of Philadelphia pedestrian accident data from 2014 to 2018 reveals that:
There are a few simple things you can do after a pedestrian accident to protect your health and your right to recover compensation. The following “do’s” and “don’ts” can help:
The sooner you contact our firm’s Philadelphia pedestrian accident lawyers, the sooner we can get to work collecting evidence and constructing your case.
We must file your insurance claims and negotiate a settlement before Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations expires. According to 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5524(2), you have two years to pursue compensation for most personal injuries. If the deadline passes, you will lose your legal leverage over the insurance companies.
Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC is here to provide you with powerful legal representation. Our Philadelphia pedestrian accident lawyers will work tirelessly to secure a full and fair settlement or verdict so you can concentrate on healing.
Our team is available 24/7 to take your call and help you get started down the road to financial recovery. When you contact us, you will always speak directly with an attorney who can advise you about your legal options. Contact us online or call our number for a free consultation.
Every attorney on our team has vast experience helping victims of auto accidents, including car accidents and tractor trailer accidents.
Our attorneys will help ensure you receive justice for your auto accident.
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Injuries like slip and falls can have a lasting impact. Don’t wait.
If you’ve been injured by the negligence of others, you deserve to be compensated and have your rights protected by a personal injury lawyer. Think about how your injury affects your life and the party that is liable for your suffering.
